I am back to contemplating fixed cut on contact heads now. I am not 100% sure I want to use the mechanicals I have. Bought them last year on clearance because I like the way they looked. To me looked like they would work really well and actually may. I just want to have 100% confidence when I draw back on a deer. I feel the less I have to worry about the more accurate I will be. Mind thing I guess. I am also torn due to this being my second season and first to be dedicated solely to the bow. No rifles at all this year. I have been looking at different broadheads and am confused as to the different advantages of 2,3 and 4 blade heads. I was thinking of going with a two. seems like less friction would lead to deeper penetration and more possibilities of a pass through with my set up. With all due respect, I am not looking for advice on changing my arrow weight on this one. I am comfortable with it where it is. I am only asking which number of blades you guys would recommend. Here are the specs of my set up: 28" Draw length, 65lb weight, 357gr arrows (with 100gr tips), 265FPS and KE of 56. Thanks greatly in advance, Stick
Cant go wrong with Muzzy's, switched to rage couple seasons back, last season went back to Muzzy, 4 deer down, none made it 100 yards,if i didnt see'em fall, i heard'em fall.
If you use a true COC broadhead, you could use a 2, 3, or 4 blade broadhead. It wouldn't really matter given the speed of your bow. Now, with a chisel point you could still probably use a 3 or 4 blade broadhead. But if I were you I would err on the side of caution and use only a 3 blade broadhead. True Cut on Contact broadhead.....NOT a chisel point like a Muzzy VS the chisel point like a Muzzy...
The question still remains: 2, 3 or 4 blades? I am not concerned with a brand name right now, I already know which brand and model I will choose. I will be buying one of the following deepending on the number of blades you guys help me decide on. 2 blade-Mangus Stinger SS, three blade-Mangus Snuffer SS or four blade-NAP Razorback. If I don't have enough help from everyone, I will go with the two blade Magnus Stinger SS.
virginiashadow, it will be a true cut on contact. I do not like the chisel points at all. All of the ones I listed above are true cut on contact heads.
I never suggested what brand to buy. I just posted representative heads. I shot Muzzy's for years out of a bow that shot maybe 260-270 fps...not really sure. Those chisel point Muzzy's blew right through them, so I have no issues with chisel point broadheads using a compound. Now with my recurve, I will only shoot COC broadheads. My personal opinion for you....3 blades.
virginiashadow, I believe you posted yours while I was typing the one about brands. Sorry about that one. I was leaning towards 2 or 3 blade to be honest. I have heard on a three blade you are suposed to lline up your viens with the blades how true is this?
The 2-blade stinger is bad news for ANY animal! Shot them two years ago and may be going back to them! Like you stated, less friction, same weight, better penetration!
